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Parliament in Romania Orders ONJN Leadership to Explain Serious Failings

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 7, 2025

Parliament has ordered the leadership team of the National Office for Gambling of Romania (ONJN) to explain serious failings and irregularities. ONJN’s widespread regulatory failings were discovered after an audit by

Ohio Sports Betting Recovers in January from December Disappointment

By Oliver Rink Mar 6, 2025

Ohio’s January 2025 sports betting handle was $1.01 billion, the third-highest in the state’s reporting history. Although it represented a 24.6 percent increase compared to January 2024’s handle figure, it was

Could Legalized Sports Betting be Headed to Crypto Hub Hawaii? 

By Oliver Rink Mar 6, 2025

Hawaii has been the surprise of the first legislative session of the year, with an online sports betting bill passing through the House. House Bill 1308 edged through the House by a 35-15 vote, making it the farthest a

BetMGM Announces Job Cuts as Sports Betting Market Slows

By Oliver Rink Mar 6, 2025

BetMGM, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain, has announced that it will cut 83 jobs at its headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey. According to a public notice filed with the New Jersey

Do Paf’s Lower Loss Limits Encourage Crypto iGaming?

By Oliver Rink Mar 5, 2025

The Nordic gambling operator Paf has announced a reduction in its annual loss limits for two age brackets. The company is owned by the Åland regional government. It introduced age-specific loss limits in 2022 and last

Kalshi versus Nevada: The Fight Over Event-Based Betting

By Oliver Rink Mar 5, 2025

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi, requiring the company to cease all unlawful activity by 14 March 2025. Event-based contracts, crypto sportsbooks, and online

Potential Gambling Crackdown in Florida as Lawmakers Eye Harsher Penalties

By Oliver Rink Mar 4, 2025

Florida has seen an influx in bills filed relating to gambling, with the latest batch looking to clamp down on gambling advertising, insider betting, and adjust slot machine definitions. Senator Johnathan Martin has

Crypto Investments Decline Among United Kingdom Students As Gambling Concerns Rise

By Oliver Rink Mar 4, 2025

The fourth edition of the Annual Student Gambling Survey has shed light on student gambling habits in the United Kingdom. Commissioned by Ygam and GAMSTOP, the survey found that students who gamble are four times more

Crypto Reserves Bill on the Horizon as Arizona Reports Record Betting Handle

By Oliver Rink Mar 4, 2025

The Arizona Department of Gaming has reported record sports betting handle for the month of November. As the Grand Canyon State edges closer to becoming the latest state to pass a crypto reserves bill, other use cases

Crypto Betting Expansion? New York Proposal to Redefine Sports Wagers

By Oliver Rink Mar 4, 2025

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner has filed a proposal that could see New York grant extra sports betting licenses, reduce the tax rate, and pave the way for crypto. A6013 seeks to amend the definition of sports wager to